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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 479.26 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 479.26 and 207.51 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 479.26 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/479.26 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 479.26 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 99,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,451.24/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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